So Vang Vieng was a pretty chill city. While it is true that many backpackers talk bad about Vang Vieng, mostly because they don't know how to relax and have a good time, I found it to be quite refreshing. We have spent most of out trip in the middle of nowhere, eating mystery meats, and trying not to order a spoon when all we want is something to drink. Sometimes you just need to wind up in a place where the food is cheap (recognizable food that is). nice accommodation is even cheaper, and there is a party everyday. The drive from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng was pretty easy. We would have made it in one day from Luang Prabang, but Chuck hit a patch of oil and went for a slide on
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